SCOTLAND
Scottish Catholic Observer
Archbishop-elect intends to listen and learn from the laity and priests of the archdiocese
The new Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh says he is in ‘listening mode’ to find out how to heal his archdiocese as he prepares for his ordination on Saturday.
Archbishop-elect Leo Cushley (right) told the SCO in an exclusive interview this week—as he returned to Scotland after 20 years working for the Vatican diplomatic service—that he wanted to hear from the priests and laity of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh before ‘jumping right into’ solving its problems.
He also said that Pope Francis had advised him to be ‘merciful but firm’ in his new role, and stated that he wished to follow the Holy Father in emphasising the Church’s efforts to help the poor. He added that he hoped to adopt a co-operative style of leadership and said it was for the Vatican to decide if Cardinal Keith O’Brien could return to Scotland.
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